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Equipment Trailer - Any to avoid? Any recommended?

Mercury
Hi Folks,
Well, I'm off on another big purchase adventure. This time, I'm going to be buying a 40' gooseneck flatbed (no ramps) equipment trailer.

I need one about 20k-24k GVWR or so.

I would love to buy a drop tail, but where I am going to use it, the droptail is just too low, and will drag. So, I think I need the regular flatbed with pull out ramps.

Any suggestions? Any company to avoid?

I've looked at the Big Tex trailers, Model 22GN, and it seems to be built pretty decently.

Thanks for your help!

Merc

Oh.....and I will be pulling it with either a Ford F350/F450 or a Chevy 3500HD. That battle will be coming soon!
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  • Horse Plains Drifter
    I see a lot of Big Tex around here, so they must be ok. If you don't want ramps, I assume you will be looking for a tilting deck?

    You do realize your truck/trailer combination will require a CDL to operate, right?
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  • jimdeere
    Many farmers here have Big Tex or Gator.
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  • jimdeere
    Also, a local outfit:
    https://www.prolinetrailersales.com/open-trailers/gooseneck-trailers
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  • dpmule
    before I bought my 20k 28' Titan with full width tip over ramps, I seriously considered the PJ with the tilt bed
    I know a couple guys that have them and like them.
    Not certain they make them in a 40', but you would be able to handle heavier equipment without the worry of bending pull out ramps like a rainbow.


    Mule
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  • DirtyDawg
    Buy a Dodge. If you have an engine problem with the Chevy or Ford, the cab must come off to work on it. Unless you have deep pockets...you'll go broke owning a Turd or a Chebby.
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  • remingtonoaks
    Why don't you just get a drop tail and add some Skid Wheels to the back so it so doesn't tear it up. Something like what is featured in the link I'm posting

    https://www.etrailer.com/Skid-Wheels/Ultra-Fab-Products/UF48-979023.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwoMPcBRAWEiwAiAqZh2iFdzNfxZ1E758j-ayyYOiju2hfxBiZQRrgRjfbih7ZdueIObnVFBoCWhYQAvD_BwE
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  • remingtonoaks
    quote:Originally posted by DirtyDawg
    Buy a Dodge. If you have an engine problem with the Chevy or Ford, the cab must come off to work on it. Unless you have deep pockets...you'll go broke owning a Turd or a Chebby.


    That would be true if they were Dodge... Ford and Chevy you don't have to work on too often. Now Dodge on the other hand... it's a good thing you don't have to pull the cab off of a Dodge, because you would have pull the cab off on a Dodge on a weekly basis as much as they breakdown
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  • Mobuck
    I'm totally satisfied with my PJ. Bought it new in 2000. Floor's still solid and the paint is mostly still there. Trailer sits outside full time so logically, the paint suffers.
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  • fideau
    I don't know anything about them, but in this area the largest trailer dealer seems to be Texas Bragg.
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  • Horse Plains Drifter
    quote:Originally posted by Mobuck
    I'm totally satisfied with my PJ.
    Yep, see them around here too. I also see a brand called Bulldog around here, but I think they're somewhat locally made. That doesn't mean there aren't dealers other places though.
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  • Mercury
    Thanks for the tips, folks. So far, it looks like most companies are "neck and neck" as far as quality and price.

    You get what you pay for, for sure.

    Lots of cheaply priced, cheap quality trailers out there. If you want something that is going to last, it is going to cost you!

    Merc
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  • texaswildman
    We run mostly Big Tex trailers in our family, but have one PJ. Both are good, well built trailers. There are a couple of differences in them, so check them both to see which one suits your needs best. Big Tex has numerous option. Good luck....
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  • texaswildman
    you are correct, you get what you pay for....
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  • Big Sky Redneck
    In one of the FB groups I?m in there are some ?Hot Shot? drivers in there who have been complaining of axle issues with thier Big Tex trailers. Mind you these Hot Shots put damn near the same amount of miles on thier pickups and trailers as we put on our big trucks and haul some very heavy loads, they are not weekend warriors or ranchers hauling hay.
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  • Mercury
    BSR,
    Do you run flatbed trailers? I need 8 empty 40' containers hauled from LA to Tucson. I might end up getting these myself, but I'm wondering what it would cost to hire someone like yourself to do it for me.

    Merc


    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    In one of the FB groups I?m in there are some ?Hot Shot? drivers in there who have been complaining of axle issues with thier Big Tex trailers. Mind you these Hot Shots put damn near the same amount of miles on thier pickups and trailers as we put on our big trucks and haul some very heavy loads, they are not weekend warriors or ranchers hauling hay.
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  • Big Sky Redneck
    I?m not flatbedding anymore, back is shot and so is my knees.

    Depending on the height you will need someone with a 53? stepdeck if they go over height, good thing is CA and AZ are 14? statutory height.

    You are easily getting into $3.00 per mile, find the right truck and you may get one for $2.50. Best bet is to go through a broker, I can point you in the right direction for a broker.
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  • Radar
    I have 2 Titans and have never had a problem.
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